76. Christos Bisiotis – A Chef from Greece to the White House – Founder of Terpsi Hospitality and Bellita Pasta

In this episode of the Greece Chats Podcast with Tony Kariotis, Chef Christos Bisiotis shares his remarkable journey from Greece to the United States. From his first job at Christos Steakhouse to cooking for President Obama at the White House, Christos reflects on the experiences that shaped his career and the philosophy that guides his cooking. He opens up about his time at Eataly, the importance of management in the kitchen, the impact of the pandemic on his plans, and how he built new ventures such as Terpsi Hospitality and Bellita Pasta in Miami. Throughout the conversation, Christos emphasizes the role of family, simplicity, and Greek culture in his life and his food.The episode wraps up with a fun rapid fire session where Christos shares his favorite places to visit in Greece, his go-to traditional dishes, thoughts on Greek coffee culture, and even his signature dish.Stay tuned until the end as I ask Christos our signature sign off question: what does being Greek mean to you?Learn more about Christos at christosbisiotis.com